Laura Franklin Rehab

20/03/2026

Strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body.

But many people feel intimidated by the gym or unsure where to begin.

Our Intro to Strength Training session on 24 March is designed to change that.

In this small group session you will learn:

• The fundamentals of strength training
• Proper technique for key exercises
• How to train safely and progressively
• How strength supports injury prevention

This session is perfect if you want to feel stronger but do not know where to start.

Following on from your taster session we run a 4 week Intro to Strength Course

• Build confidence using weight & equipment
• Learn how to improve long-term health & fitness
• How to adapt exercises around injuries or movement limitations

Spaces are limited.

Book via the website or contact the studio

18/03/2026

Generic back pain advice will tell you to

However, modern physiotherapy research suggests a different approach.

Many cases of persistent low back pain improve with:

• Gradual strengthening
• Better movement patterns
• Building confidence in the spine

We created a free Low Back Pain Guide explaining where to start.

Inside the guide you will learn:

• The most common causes of back pain
• Why back pain persists or keeps returning
• When to seek professional help

Download the guide via the link in our bio.

16/03/2026

Strength and Pilates classes are everywhere, but not all are delivered with a clinical understanding of the body.

At Laura Franklin Rehab, our classes are designed using physiotherapy principles and delivered by experienced movement professionals including physiotherapists, sports therapists and comprehensive Pilates instructors.

This approach helps ensure exercises are safe, progressive and appropriate for a range of abilities.

If you are looking for a safe place to begin or return to exercise, we have two beginner sessions coming up:

Physio-led Intro to Reformer Pilates – 18th March 10.30am with Laura Franklin
At Laura Franklin Rehab, our classes are designed using physiotherapy principles and delivered by experienced movement professionals, including physiotherapists, sports therapists and comprehensive Pilates instructors.

Comment START and we will send you the details.

15/03/2026

However, today feels for you, you are not alone.or many different people.

Today we are thinking of all mothers, those who have lost children, those who have lost their mothers, those with difficult relationships, those who long to be mothers, and those who have chosen a different path.

Sending care and kindness this Mother’s Day.

10/03/2026

Struggling with Back Pain? We’ve Created Something to Help You.

Back pain is one of the most common issues we see in clinic, and most people try to push through it, stretch randomly, or just hope it goes away.

The truth? Most back pain improves when you understand why it's happening and what to do about it.

That’s exactly why we created our FREE Back Pain Guide.

Inside the guide you’ll learn:
✔️ The most common causes of back pain
✔️ Why pain persists
✔️ All of the factors that contribute to pain
✔️ When to seek professional help

This guide is designed using the same rehab principles we use in clinic every day to help people move better and get out of pain.

📥 Download your FREE guide here: https://www.laurafranklinrehab.co.uk/backpainguide

If you’ve been dealing with back pain for weeks, months, or even years, this could be the first step to understanding what your body really needs.

01/03/2026

Listening to pain early is an act of self-love.

Not weakness.
Not overreacting.

Pain is information.

Respond early, and you build resilience.
Ignore it, and it usually gets louder.

Self-care isn’t always rest.
Sometimes it’s getting the right plan.

📍 LFR | Bradford Road, Guiseley
Helping you live pain-free, move well and feel strong.

27/02/2026

Rehab doesn’t usually stall because you’re not trying hard enough.

It stalls because there isn’t a clear diagnosis or plan.

If you don’t understand what’s driving your pain, and what to do about it, you end up guessing.

Starting.
Stopping.
Second-guessing flare-ups.

Progress needs direction.

At LFR in Guiseley, we focus on:

- clear assessment
- clear explanation
- and a structured plan.

So you know exactly what you’re working towards.

Book via the website:
www.laurafranklinrehab.co.uk

Or contact the studio:
admin@laurafranklinrehab.co.uk
0113 531 0448 / 07893 952233

25/02/2026

Most people think they need to feel ready before they begin.

In reality, confidence usually comes after you start, especially when you’re properly supported.

If you’ve been stuck in the stop–start cycle, you probably don’t need more time.

You need the right plan.

📍 LFR | Bradford Road, Guiseley
www.laurafranklinrehab.co.uk

23/02/2026

22/02/2026

Most people wait too long to get clarity with back pain.

Not because it’s severe.
But because they’re unsure whether it “counts”.

If your back pain is:
• lingering
• flaring up
• changing how you move
• or stopping you training

It’s worth getting it properly assessed.

Reassurance + a clear plan changes everything.

Book your initial assessment online or contact the studio:

LFR | Bradford Road, Guiseley
admin@laurafranklinrehabco.uk
0113 531 0448 / 07893 952233
www.laurafranklinrehab.co.uk/msktherapyservices

20/02/2026

If rest was enough, your back pain would have settled by now.

For many people, ongoing back pain isn’t about damage.

It’s about capacity.

When we rest for too long:
• strength drops
• confidence drops
• tolerance to load drops

And then everyday things, walking, bending, lifting, training, start to feel harder than they should.

Most persistent back pain needs:
✔️ reassurance
✔️ the right dose of movement
✔️ progressive strength
✔️ a clear plan

Not endless protection.

At LFR, we help people rebuild strong, capable backs, so flare-ups stop running the show.

If your back keeps lingering or cycling, it might be time for a different approach.

Book an assessment online or contact the studio:

LFR | Bradford Road, Guiseley
admin@laurafranklinrehab.co.uk
0113 531 0448 / 07893 952233
www.laurafranklinrehab.co.uk

19/02/2026

I’d been looking for a Marine & Bovine collagen blend for a while.

Not something full of fillers.
Not something over-marketed.
Just a high-quality, pure blend that aligns with how we approach health in clinic.

So I was genuinely excited when I came across Vigor Vitamins, the UK’s first pure Marine & Bovine collagen blend, made right here in Yorkshire.

After meeting Rachel (who is absolutely lovely) and realising we share a very similar outlook on health and wellbeing, it felt like a natural fit.

We’re really proud to now be stockists of:

• Vigor Collagen
• Vigor Essential Multivitamin

As always — good nutrition comes first.
But supplements can be a valuable way to support recovery, energy and resilience, especially alongside rehab and strength training.

Get in touch for more information.